by James Pinedo | Aug 18, 2022 | Announcements
On Friday, August 5th, 2022, WR Immigration and Banias Law filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on behalf of hundreds of Chinese foreign national plaintiffs requesting the court to compel the U.S. Department of State to authorize...
by James Pinedo | Aug 18, 2022 | Announcements
WR Immigration is pleased to announce that 16 attorneys from across the firm’s nine offices have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: “Ones to Watch.” Special commendations to Senior...
by James Pinedo | Aug 8, 2022 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on WR Immigration’s lawsuit over wasted EB-5 visas, new STEM resources released for noncitizens, Ukrainians admitted into the U.S. in July, and more! WR Immigration Files Litigation Over Wasted EB-5 Visas On Friday,...
by James Pinedo | Aug 5, 2022 | Global
The procedure for obtaining work permit (Nulla Osta) clearance for non-European Union (EU) citizens in relation to the application for subordinate work under the 2021 and 2022 Decreto Flussi (to be announced soon) has been officially simplified. This measure has been...
by James Pinedo | Aug 5, 2022 | Announcements
Charina Garcia, Partner, WR Immigration WR Immigration is honored to have been selected to present two groundbreaking programs at the Worldwide ERC’s Global Workforce Symposium (GWS) this October. Charina Garcia, WR Immigration’s Strategy and Innovation Partner,...
by James Pinedo | Jul 25, 2022 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find updates on the USCIS’s latest guidance on I-9 compliance, immigration-related proposals the House of Representatives is considering, updated guidance for Afghans and Iraqis seeking special immigrant classification, and more! I-9 Compliance:...
by James Pinedo | Jul 12, 2022 | Immigration Updates
The Department of State has issued its August 2022 Visa Bulletin, and there is modest movement in both the final action dates and dates for filing in the EB-3 preference category for India and China, but no change from July in the EB-2 category. Final action...
by James Pinedo | Jul 12, 2022 | Human Resources Services, Video Resources
Over the last few months, countries around the world have re-opened their doors to routine business travel and tourism, signaling the resumption of economic activity near pre-pandemic levels. Yet, the mobility landscape remains radically changed by the Covid-19...
by James Pinedo | Jul 11, 2022 | Human Resources Services
To ensure that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is able to use as many available visas as possible for fiscal year 2022, the agency is urging anyone within the United States who may be eligible for an employment-based adjustment of status to note the...
by James Pinedo | Jul 11, 2022 | Human Resources Services
On July 1, 2022, the Department of Labor’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) announced: Published the latest prevailing wage data from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) as generated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for July...
by James Pinedo | Jul 11, 2022 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on the termination of the ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy, expanded eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians, the CBP announcing the end of using expired passports for U.S. Citizens, and more. Supreme Court Allows Biden...
by James Pinedo | Jul 8, 2022 | Investor Visas
More Clarification Needed from USCIS to Overcome Uncertainties Related to Impact of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act BREAKING: The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed that there was no lapse in EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional...
by James Pinedo | Jun 30, 2022 | Investor Visas
On Friday June 24, 2022, a Federal District Court Judge ruled in favor of a regional center challenging USCIS’s implementation of certain portions of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022. In a nationwide preliminary injunction, the Judge ordered that preexisting...
by James Pinedo | Jun 30, 2022 | Community, Human Resources Services
Pride month takes place in June, and marks a celebration of the achievements, culture, and activism of the LGBTQ+ community. This June, WR Immigration is proud to be standing with the LGBTQ+ community by leading efforts to combat discrimination, violence, and...
by James Pinedo | Jun 27, 2022 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on the USCIS’s policy alert for returning to the U.S., the salvaging of unused visas, Tribal Cards for entering the U.S., and more! USCIS Issues Policy Alert on Effect of Returning to United States During 3- or 10-Year Period...
by James Pinedo | Jun 22, 2022 | Announcements
On June 16th, 2022, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) announced their newly elected officers for the 2022-2023 term. WR Immigration is proud to share that Partner Farshad Owji has been elected as the association’s president-elect. With current...
by James Pinedo | Jun 16, 2022 | Consular Services & Travel, Global, Human Resources Services, Humanitarian Resources
The Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) allows Ukrainian nationals to apply for a Canadian visa without most of the usual requirements (free of charge, exempt from completing an immigration medical exam overseas, the option to apply for an open...
by James Pinedo | Jun 13, 2022 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on Biden’s immigration enforcement memorandum, COVID-19 vaccine requirements for travelers to Canada and Mexico, CDC rescinding the order requiring negative COVID-19 test before a flight to United States, and more! Federal Judge...
by James Pinedo | Jun 10, 2022 | Announcements
Announced May 26, 2022: WR Immigration has received several prestigious rankings in Chambers USA 2022. Firm Awards Include: WR Managing Partner Bernard Wolfsdorf – Eminent Practitioner Ranking California, Nationwide, and GloballyWR Immigration Partner David...
by James Pinedo | Jun 9, 2022 | Global
Non-European Union (EU) visitors can stay in the Schengen countries for maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period, but the calculation is not easy. The Schengen area currently includes 26 EU countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,...
by James Pinedo | Jun 7, 2022 | Community
Juneteenth has long been celebrated by the African American community, but only recently became a federal holiday (June 2021). Short for June Nineteenth, the holiday celebrates the end of 245 years of slavery in the United States, beginning in the British colony...
by James Pinedo | Jun 3, 2022 | Community
This May, WR Immigration is celebrating the outstanding contributions of our Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) partners. Miki Kawashima Matrician is a partner at WR Immigration’s Boston office and a Japanese immigrant from Nara, Japan. Having...
by James Pinedo | May 31, 2022 | Global, Human Resources Services
This May, WR Immigration is celebrating the outstanding contributions of our Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) partners. Miki Kawashima Matrician is a partner at WR Immigration’s Boston office and a Japanese immigrant from Nara, Japan. Having experienced...
by James Pinedo | May 31, 2022 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on the June Visa Bulletin, TPS designation process for Afghans, an investor lawsuit against DHS, and more. June Visa Bulletin Includes Updates on ‘Other Workers,’ China, Diversity Visa Availability The Department of...
by James Pinedo | May 27, 2022 | Global, Human Resources Services
This May, WR Immigration is celebrating the outstanding contributions of our Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) partners. Partner Naveen Rahman Bhora quickly stands out as a leader in the field, having cultivated an international reputation for her...
